Education & NCAA Tourney Watch Party
Thursday March 19
Des Plaines, IL
The Big I Illinois Chicagoland and Young Agents Committees invite you to spend the day with us for education, networking, and basketball!
Attend the Education Session, the NCAA Tournament Watch Party, or both!
Education Session - 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago O'Hare, Des Plaines, IL
Building a Culture of Tiggers in a World of Eeyores
Negativity happens. Burnout doesn’t have to. Discover how to build resilience, improve workplace relationships, and bring more energy and confidence into every interaction—at work and with clients.
Social Event - 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Rivers Casino, Des Plaines, IL
NCAA Tournament Watch Party
The games are on. The conversations are better. Join fellow insurance professionals for NCAA Tournament basketball, food, drinks, and easygoing networking.
Thursday, March 19 - 9:00 am - Noon
Education Session held at the Courtyard by Marriott Chicago O'Hare, Des Plaines, IL
Filed for Three Hours of IL CE - Pending
Social Event held at Rivers Casino, Des Plaines, IL
Building a Culture of Tiggers in a World of Eeyores
Cultivating Positivity and High-Performance Relationships at Work
Let’s be honest. Every workplace has its Eeyores.
The real question is: how do you stay positive, productive, and professional when you don’t control every situation or every personality?
This engaging, practical session is for anyone who wants to strengthen workplace relationships, contribute to a healthier culture, and show up as a high-performing team member—no matter your role.

Using the familiar contrast of “Tiggers” and “Eeyores,” this session explores how optimism, resilience, energy, and accountability directly impact teamwork, client interactions, and day-to-day job satisfaction in today’s insurance workplace.
This isn’t a feel-good pep talk. It’s a real-world playbook for navigating people, pressure, and change.
In this session, you’ll learn how to:
Build positive, productive relationships—even when others bring negativity into the room
Communicate more effectively with coworkers and clients, especially in stressful or emotional situations
Contribute to a culture of trust, accountability, and collaboration—regardless of your title
Navigate difficult client interactions while maintaining professionalism and clear boundaries
Recognize when a relationship (internal or external) is no longer healthy—and what to do next
Develop habits that fuel resilience, adaptability, and long-term career growth
Whether you’re an agency owner, manager, CSR, producer, or support staff, this session will help you work better with others, protect your energy, and elevate the culture around you - one interaction at a time.
If you’re ready to bring more optimism, clarity, and confidence into your workday, and have some fun while doing it, this is a session you won’t want to miss.
